Mints and their mintmarks are imaged below. Assembling a set of each date and mintmark combination is usually the focus of collectors. Three mints struck dimes over the 1916 to 1945 span of the series. A bundle of rods tied around an axe whose meaning is strength through unity.Ī new design replacing the Barber dime and well receive by the public. The reverse is an ancient Roman symbol the fasces. Step 1: | Date and Mintmark are IdentifiedĪ favorite with collectors, who refer to the series as Mercury dimes the coin features a bust of Liberty wearing a winged cap symbol of freedom of thought. For more background information, see how value listings in the Coin Value Guide are determined. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Computed from dealer's price lists with various mark-up factors figured in. Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.The above are wholesale Mercury dime values. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.

Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1942 Mercury Dime (42 Over 41 Variety) is Worth $409 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,882 to $17,469 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. The underlying '1' is very noticeable on the left-hand side of the '2' and part of the doubled '4' is also visible towards the bottom of the '4' as depicted by the arrows in the example image above.Ĭoin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition Good This is best identified by noticing the 1942 date punched over a 1941 date. The error from the Philadelphia Mint is far more noticeable than the same one at the Denver Mint. It is also one of the most identifiable and prominent errors in all US coins. The 1942 42 over 41 Overdate Error (1942/1-P) was one of the major errors in the silver Mercury Dime series.

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

1942 2 over 1 mercury dime